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the best local restaurants & PUBS
Tribe Restaurant – Duleek
Tribe is famed for their delicious sourdough pizza, cocktails and welcoming atmosphere. The menu is always evolving and includes their own home grown vegetables, Irish beef and seafood, as well as ingredients from many of the local food producers in the Boyne Valley. Situated in a beautifully restored church, it’s a unique place to dine out whilst staying at Connell’s House & Barn and only a short walk along the footpath!
The Sage & Stone – Duleek
Our local Farm Cafe, The Sage & Stone is the perfect place for breakfast or lunch and only five minutes away by car.
If you would like to try the ultimate traditional Irish breakfast or a delicious lunch with homemade bread and cakes, it’s the best place to go. They also have a beautiful gift shop too!
beo coffee shop – Duleek
BEO is our local coffee shop on Duleek Main Street, literally a one minute walk away!
So if you need your morning coffee in a hurry, it’s the place to go.
They also sell a variety of fresh bread and pastries, as well as some local Boyne Valley food products.
The NANNY GASTRO PUB – Duleek
The Nanny is a beautiful traditional Irish Pub. It has recently undergone a major refurbishment and if this is your first visit to Ireland, it’s the perfect place to sample a pint of Guinness!
It’s only a five minute walk from Connell’s House & Barn, so if you want to (as we say in Ireland) “Watch the Match”, this is the best place to come.
They also have a delicious bar menu, so you can enjoy lunch or dinner at the Nanny. Open 7 days a week.
Matt the thresher – Julianstown
A classic Irish pub with open fires and a warm welcome, Matt the Thresher serve delicious modern Irish food and fresh fish in their restaurant and bar.
Along with the set menu classic favourites, there are weekly specials and a great selection of local cider and beers.
Matt the Thresher is a ten minute car journey from Connell’s House. There is a local taxi service available.
man o’war – Balbriggan
A traditional Irish thatched pub and restaurant with open fires and live music in the bar on the weekends.
They serve traditional Irish staples like Beef & Guinness Stew, Fish & Chips, Roast of Day, Market Fish of the Day and seafood chowder, as well as European dishes like risotto and pasta.
Man O’War is a 20 minute car journey from Connell’s House. There is a local taxi service available.
Kirwan’s Fish Shop – Drogheda
Kirwan’s Fish Shop is an institution in Drogheda with the best selection of fresh fish and seafood landed from nearby Clogherhead.
They also sell a variety of freshly prepared ready meals to go. So after a long day sight seeing, you can pick up a quick and easy meal to cook at home!
Local farm shops & markets
- Sonairte Eco Village – Farm Shop & Cafe
- Swainstown Farm – Piggery Farm Shop & Cafe
- McNally’s Farm – Farm Shop & Cafe
- Sheridan’s Cheesemongers – Cafe & Saturday Market
- Clarke’s Fresh Fruit – Berry Farm Shop
- Hogan’s Farm – Farm Shop & Cafe
- The Cottage Market Drogheda – Local Arts & Craft Market
- Skerries Mills Farmers Market – Food and Craft Market
Silly Sid’s – Slane Village
Silly Sid’s is located in the centre of Slane Village, a perfect place to stop off for lunch or breakfast if you’re doing any of the Walking Trails in Slane, visiting the Hill of Slane or Slane Castle.
George’s Patisserie – Slane Village
George’s Patisserie – another favourite coffee shop with the locals in Slane, where everything is home made including their delicious freshly baked bread!
inside out restaurant – Slane Village
Inside Out is a popular local restaurant with a variety of European dishes, including steak, burgers, pizza and their famous Portuguese spatchcock chicken!
Conyngham arms Hotel – Slane Village
The Conyngham Arms is a local village hotel that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and Afternoon Tea in their a restaurant and bar. Open to non residents.
the village inn – Slane Village
The Village Inn is a local family run village pub that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in their traditional restaurant and bar. Live music on the weekends.
Pubs – Drogheda
- Clarke’s Bar – probably the best traditional pub in Drogheda.
- Cagney’s Bar – traditional pub with live music and cocktails.
- The Cross – live music, food and cocktails.
- Nelly’s – live music, food and cocktails.
- Black Bull Inn – old fashioned pub serving traditional pub food.
- The Railway Tavern – traditional pub with live music & sport.
cafe’s – Drogheda
- Ariosa Coffee – best coffee in town served with delicious pastries.
- Relish Cafe & Mint Greene – cafe in three popular local locations.
- Barefood Cafe – healthy food for vegetarians and vegans.
- Five Good Things – Cafe located within this old Franciscan Church.
- Simona Italian – popular local Italian cafe.
- Thirty Eight Cafe – a great place to stop for breakfast or lunch.
restaurants – Drogheda
- D’Vine Bistro & Tapas – great place for a night with out friends.
- Scholars Townhouse – traditional hotel with fine dining restaurant.
